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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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