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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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