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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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