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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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