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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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