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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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