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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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