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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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