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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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