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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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