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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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