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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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