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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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