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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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