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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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