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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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