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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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