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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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