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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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