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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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