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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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