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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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