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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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