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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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