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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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