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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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