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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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