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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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