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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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