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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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