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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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