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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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