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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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