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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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