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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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