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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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