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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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