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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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