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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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