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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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