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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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