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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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