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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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