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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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