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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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