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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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