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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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