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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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