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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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