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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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