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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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