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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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