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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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