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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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