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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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