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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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