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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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