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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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