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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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