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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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