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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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