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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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