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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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