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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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