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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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