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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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