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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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