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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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