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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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