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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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