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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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