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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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