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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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