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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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