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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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