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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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