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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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