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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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