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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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