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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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