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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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