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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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