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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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