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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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