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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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