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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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