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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the 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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