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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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