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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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