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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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