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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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