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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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