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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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