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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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