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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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