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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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