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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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