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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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