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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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