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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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