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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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