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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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