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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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