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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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