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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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