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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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