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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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