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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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