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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major 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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