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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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