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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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