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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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