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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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