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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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