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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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