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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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