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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key 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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