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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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