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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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