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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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