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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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