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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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