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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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