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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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