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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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