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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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