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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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