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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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