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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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