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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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