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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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