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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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