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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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