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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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