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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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