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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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