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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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