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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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