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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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