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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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