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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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