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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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