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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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