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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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