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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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