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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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