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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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