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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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