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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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