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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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