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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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