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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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