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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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