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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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