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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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