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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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