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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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