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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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