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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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