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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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