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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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