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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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