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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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