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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major 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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