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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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