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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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