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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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