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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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