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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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