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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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