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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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