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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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