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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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