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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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