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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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