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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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