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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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