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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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