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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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