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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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