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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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