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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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