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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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