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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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