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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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