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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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