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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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