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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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