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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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