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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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