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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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