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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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