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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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