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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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