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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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