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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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