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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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