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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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