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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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