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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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