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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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