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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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