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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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