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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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