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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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