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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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