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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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