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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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