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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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