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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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