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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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