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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major 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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