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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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