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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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