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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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