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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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