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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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