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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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