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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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