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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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