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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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