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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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