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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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