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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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