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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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