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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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