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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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