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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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