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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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