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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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