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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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