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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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