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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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