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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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