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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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