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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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