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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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