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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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