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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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