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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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