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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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