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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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