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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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