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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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