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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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