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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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