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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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