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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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