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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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