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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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