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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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