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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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