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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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