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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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