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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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