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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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