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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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