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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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