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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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