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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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