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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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