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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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