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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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