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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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