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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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