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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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