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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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