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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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