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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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