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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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