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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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