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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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