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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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