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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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