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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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