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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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