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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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