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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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