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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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