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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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