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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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