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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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