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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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