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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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