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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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