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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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