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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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