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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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