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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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