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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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