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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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