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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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