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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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