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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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