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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key 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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