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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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