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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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