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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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