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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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