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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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