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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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