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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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