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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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