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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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