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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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