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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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