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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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