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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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