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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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