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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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