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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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