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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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