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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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