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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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