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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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