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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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