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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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