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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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