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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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