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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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