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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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