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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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