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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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