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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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