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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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