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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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