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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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