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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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