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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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