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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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