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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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