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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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