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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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