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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key 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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