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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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