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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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