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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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