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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need 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 education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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