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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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