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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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