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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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