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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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