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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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