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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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