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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important 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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