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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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