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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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