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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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