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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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