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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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