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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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