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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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