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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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