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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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