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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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