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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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