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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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