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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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