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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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