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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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