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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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