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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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