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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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