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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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