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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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