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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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