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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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