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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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