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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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