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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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