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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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