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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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