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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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