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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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