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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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