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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major 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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