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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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