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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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