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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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