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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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