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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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