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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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