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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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