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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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