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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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