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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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