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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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