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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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