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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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