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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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