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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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