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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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