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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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