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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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