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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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