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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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