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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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