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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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