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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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