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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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