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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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