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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge 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 resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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