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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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