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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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