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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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