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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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