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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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