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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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