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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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