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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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