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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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