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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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