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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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