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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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