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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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