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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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