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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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