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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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