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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses 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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