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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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