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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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