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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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