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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details 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 new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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