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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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