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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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