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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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