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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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