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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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