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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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