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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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