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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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