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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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