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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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