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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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