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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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