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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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