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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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