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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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