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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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