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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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