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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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