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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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