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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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