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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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