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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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