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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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