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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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