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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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