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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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