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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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