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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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