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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses 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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