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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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