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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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