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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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