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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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