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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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