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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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