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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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