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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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