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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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