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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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