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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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