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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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