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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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