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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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