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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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