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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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