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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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