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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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