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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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