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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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