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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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