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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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