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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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