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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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