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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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