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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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