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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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