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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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