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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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