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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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