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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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