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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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