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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines 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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