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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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