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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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