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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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