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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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