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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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