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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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