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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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