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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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