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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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