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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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