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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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