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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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