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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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