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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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