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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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