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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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