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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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