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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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