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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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