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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education