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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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