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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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