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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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