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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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