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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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