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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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