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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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